World Fair

[bravenewmods]

In the week of lead-up to the fair, the whole of Union had been ablaze with excited chatter, industrious preparations, and quite a fair number of new faces. People from all over the known world had begun to trickle in with the announcement, some representatives and workers from each invited civilization, some excited young trainers and travelers, hopeful prizewinners and showboaters, cooks, warriors, clothing designers, and of course a wide variety of Pokemon. You couldn’t look anywhere (even a trash can) without finding somebody new, and every single person was absolutely thrilled to be there.

The World’s Fair, hopefully the first of many, sprawled out across the Entertainment District. Large swathes of the area had been cordoned off for the event, stalls and tables, booths and small shelters set out and erected over the course of the week. Local workers and travelers dug in, working in shifts to get everything together on time. Voices sang out around the grounds, work chants accompanied by the beat of hammers and nails, with every soul pouring their hearts into their tasks. A busy time, certainly, and one fueled by a desire for harmony, profit, and to start off the idea with a bang.

There were, of course, a few noticeable exceptions. The open invitation to Gigas that the Council had so warmly extended had been accepted in due time. Those who numbered themselves amongst that great city were distinguishable by their less than friendly countenances and penchant for taking notes, no doubt analyzing the city of their enemies. One likely familiar face made her appearance partway through the week, disappearing quickly into a tent and remaining indoors for the rest of the preparations.

Come opening day, people had already begun lining up at the entrance, awaiting admission. The queue stretched for blocks and blocks, a serpentine loop of people and Pokemon all eager for a chance to see what this fair was all about. Like everything else surrounding the event, there was a certain buzz to it. Chatter filled the line, questions and queries hanging on everyone’s lips. Did you see that robot? What’s that smell? Did you see that Maxime de la Puffette was planning on unveiling her fall lineup here? Oh! Oh! And there are three idol groups! Risette may even make a performance! and there was another rumor that buzzed through the line as well. Gigas accepted the invitation. And so did some of those people from the Archipelago…

Once inside the grounds proper, a dizzying array of sights, sounds and smells assailed every visitor’s senses. Music blared, machines clinked and clanked, food sizzled on grills, exotic spices wafted down the paths, unusual Pokemon let out cries of surprise and delight, and people ooh and ahhhed. Technological wonders stood out on stages, concerts presented a variety of music in every style imaginable, there were whole areas set aside for nothing but eating and fashion, while martial artists, Pokemon and brawlers duked it out in the various arenas. And above it all, airborne Pokemon soared and wheeled, banking and turning as their riders and egos clashed in a competition of acrobatics and skill. All of this could really only mean one thing, and even if by chance you were a Crustle living under a literal rock, you couldn’t miss it.

An event like nothing held since the Cataclysm, and something wholly unique had begun today, and for one week only. The First World’s Fair!

[OOC: This post is open to all players throughout the next week. Feel free to tag around, start your own top levels, and generally have fun during the fair. Some new and familiar faces will be tagging around as well, and may tag into your threads!]

Comments

Closed to Yosuke

[bearlydressed]

Yosuke! Hey Yosuke! [Teddie waved at his friend to grab his attention.] Check this out! [He gestured toward the showcase, a sparkle in his eyes. Teddie's got an idea.]

A bearcase just for Pokemon! I think I should go up on stage and dazzle the audience! [He's got the looks, and the talent! It'll be the greatest bear show anyone would lay their eyes upon!]

[punchesyu]

[He groans. It's not a bearcase, but the pun isn't lost on him and he wishes that Teddie would cut it out.]

And do what, sneeze on them? Dream on.

[bearlydressed]

I'm not going to sneeze on them! I'm gonna bearform! [And he'll do his best!]

The entire audience will love Teddie!

[punchesyu]

And what the heck do you think you're gunna do once you're up there?

[It better be good, if Teddie wants to win a prize.]

[bearlydressed]

Simple! I plan to show the audience that I'm beary good with my paws! [He raises one arm up and wiggles his paw.]

These things aren't just for eating bearries you know!

[punchesyu]

Gross! Cut that out! [He backs away from Teddie.]

No one's gunna understand your bear sign language.

[bearlydressed]

[Okay he'll stop.]

Maybe not, but as far as I know, no other bear can do that! And that's what this bearcase is about! [Showing off the their stuff.]

[punchesyu]

Can't you do anything else?

[If Teddie has any hope of winning, he's gotta have some other talent...]

[bearlydressed]

Well, I am full of great jokes! They're the bearest! [He's going to constantly pun at the audience. Please save everyone from this walking disaster Yosuke.]

[punchesyu]

X-nay on the jokes, okay?

[He grimaces. Anything but that...]

You're a pokémon, don't you have some sweet moves you can show off?

[bearlydressed]

Uh... [Sweet moves? Hold on, let him think.]

I can Growl! Like this! [Here Yosuke, you get a free demonstration.]

Raaaaaaaaaaaaawr! [Of course, this move pretty much ends up summoning a certain Marowak with a kebab stuck halfway in his mouth.

Teddie used Growl, so what's going on!? Is there any danger? Bernard MUST KNOW!]

[punchesyu]

Woah, woah, woah! Stop it before you scare the kids! [It was a good growl, but because Yosuke knows him well enough, it doesn't scare him as much as it should.] Wait, hold on a sec, who's this?

[He stares down at the Marowak.]

[bearlydressed]

This is Bearnard! He always came into Junes at the end of my shift when he was a Cubone. [Every single day.] I'm surprised you didn't recognize him, Yosuke.

[The Marowak shot Teddie a look for using his name as a pun.] Maro! [It's BERnard, not BEARnard.]

[punchesyu]

Uh, no, of course I don't recognize him. What was he doing, looking for handouts?

[He peers at the Marowak. Coming at the end of the shift? Probably looking for food, and he can see Teddie giving it some.]

[bearlydressed]

Of course not! He's capable of feeding himself! [He was a rather lonely Cubone at the time.]

[Yosuke's peering was met with Bernard leering at him. If he was taller, then maybe he would of attempted to bop Yosuke on the head with his boneclub. Maybe. Instead he'll just take the kebab stick out of his mouth.]

[punchesyu]

Okay... [He stops peering at Bernard, sighing.]

Here I thought you were scared of just about any pokémon you met. Where do you live? [He asks the Marowak. He's unaware that Teddie has actually bonded with it.]

[bearlydressed]

[The Marowak gives Yosuke a funny look from such a question.] Maro? [Is it not obvious?]

Hey! I'm not a scaredy bear! [He can face any Pokemon just fine! For about three seconds. On a really good day.] And he lives in the habitat.

[punchesyu]

Tell that to the big, scary bat we met in the woods! [Yosuke was scared too but this isn't about him yep]

Anyway, where's your trainer? Or did you come to the Fair by yourself?

[bearlydressed]

[Oh, don't worry, Teddie is definitely going to make this about Yosuke.] You're one to talk, Yosuke! If I remembear correctly, you were running faster than I was!

[Bernard pointed at Teddie with the kebab stick as his answer.]

[punchesyu]

[He only gets a second to sneer at Teddie's remark before Bernard points to Teddie. Yosuke does a double take, glancing between both of them in disbelief. Wait...how...?]

No way! Ted is your trainer? But he's a pokemon!

[How is that even a thing.]

[bearlydressed]

[The Marowak shrugs. He doesn't know how it works, it just happened.]

I sure am! And just bearcause I'm a pokemon doesn't mean I can't bond with others! I do have a warp band after all.

[punchesyu]

Oh yeah, I forgot you got one of those things. That's still weird! Since when can other pokémon be a trainer to another one?

[He gets an idea.]

We could enter you both as a duo for the contest! I bet you guys could do some kinda circus act, like juggling or something.

[bearlydressed]

[At the mentino of juggling, Bernard gets his own idea. He shoves the kebab stick in his mouth and puts down his bone club before abruptly picking up Teddie and lifting him so that he was over Bernards head.]

Marowak? [He gave Yosuke an expectant look. Was this what you meant? A pokemon juggling another pokemon?]

Whaaa-! Put me down put me down put me down! [Teddie immediately begins to flail his arms and squirm the moment he was picked up.]

[punchesyu]

Huh. Not exactly what I had in mind, but that works too.

[Seeing Teddie flail, freaking out like that was pretty funny. He winks, and lets himself be amused. Better not let this go too far though...]

I was thinking more along the lines of juggling more bones or something, and doing a little trick where Ted freezes them and makes it harder. But hey, don't let me get in the way of creativity!

[bearlydressed]

Bearnaaaard! [Teddies whining only made Bernard keep him above his head for a little bit longer before putting the bear down. He was rather heavy, and the Marowak could only lift so much.] Phew. Well, I could try the whole freezing thing. Problem is I've never really tried that sort of thing bearfor. It doesn't sound like it would too hard to pull off though.

Wak. Marowak. [Too bad Teddie's too fat to be able to juggle properly. That would of been a sight to see.]